The British Pound is currently buying 1.88 Australian Dollars, (12th Nov 2019) which is very similar to what it was FIVE years ago in November 2014, (1.81) and Five years before that in November 2009 (1.81).

It has shown an average rise over the last five years, with an exemption rise in 2015, before dropping back down the following year.

FX rate, followed by Date.

1.88, 11th Nov 2019
1.75, 16th Nov 2018
1.75, 24th Nov 2017
1.67, 11th Nov 2016
2.10, 20th Nov 2015
1.81, 21st Nov 2014

Some earlier years, again in November each year:

1.71, 8th Nov 2013
1.53, 23rd Nov 2012
1.56, 11th Nov 2011
1.62, 19th Nov 2010
1.81, 6th Nov 2009
2.36, 21st Nov 2008
2.29, 9th Nov 2007
2.47, 17th Nov 2006
2.38, 11th Nov 2005
2.36, 19th Nov 2004
2.37, 7th Nov 2003